Thanks to cute couples and a bevy of bombshells, the red carpet at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville on Thursday was sizzling with saucy style.
Here, Tim McGraw, left, Faith Hill, and Hayden Panettiere greet each other on the red carpet.
Reporting by: Cindy Clark and Arienne Thompson Taylor Hill, WireImage

What’s a red carpet without some eye candy? Some of the country world’s biggest stars took the walk down the carpet with their better halves.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
With these two, it’s hard to tell who looks better. Hill and McGraw, one of country music’s longstanding couples, walked the red carpet in style: she in a glam Roland Mouret gown, he in his suit and requisite cowboy hat. Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
Country cuties Lambert and Shelton (who moonlights as a coach on The Voice) arrived to much applause from their large fan base. “I’m excited about all of (the nominations), but the song-of-the-year one is — it’s so cool. You’re not going to see me getting emotional about it, but I’m grinning from ear to ear about it,” Shelton told CMT on the red carpet about the song Over You, written about his brother who died in a car accident. Taylor Hill, WireImage

Taylor Swift
With a new album titled after the crimson hue, it was a sure thing the pop-country starlet would rock some red. She didn’t disappoint in her floral embroidered lace gown by British designer Jenny Packham and jewels by Neil Lane. Taylor Hill, WireImage

Jennifer Nettles
Nettles, the glam half of country duo Sugarland, told CMT onthe red carpet that, yes, shedid decorate her baby bump with a little orange paint for Halloween. “I did the whole pumpkin thing. Yes, I did. When else do you get a chance to do that and pull it off realistically?” She did have a backup costume in mind, though, in case the pumpkin thing didn’t work out. “Or I was going to go as apregnant Snooki.” Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Hillary Scott
Lady Antebellum’s leading lady looked svelte in a glittering black dress with a sheer lace bodice. Scott finished the glam look with peeptoe heels and just a few sparkly baubles. Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Big & Rich
The playful duo, made up of singers Big Kenny and John Rich, goofed around for the cameras on the red carpet.
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Brad Paisley
Never one to skip the opportunity for a laugh, the long-running CMA co-host busted out a few moves from the monster Korean pop hit Gangnam Style with help from his onstage partner Carrie Underwood. Robert Deutsch USAT

Darius Rucker
The musical-event-of-the-year nominee looked sharp in a gray tuxedo jacket. The former Hootie and The Blowfish frontman was featured on the CMA-nominated song Stuck on You, by Lionel Richie. Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Dierks Bentley
The triple nominee – single of the year, album of the year and song of the year – chatted with CMT on the red carpet about his upcoming Locked & Reloaded Tour with Miranda Lambert. “I love Miranda, I love her music, our fans get along great. It should be pretty epic. It starts Jan. 17, and I’m already going through a very rigorous preparation ... getting my liver in check,” he quipped. Chris Pizzello Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Eli Young Band
Mike Eli told CMT that his band, nominated for vocal group of the year, didn’t want to press their luck by talking too much about a potential win. “We definitely don’t want to jinx ourselves. We just feel lucky to be here in the first place, we always have.” Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY

Eric Church
The newcomer took home the prize for album of the year for Chief. “I spent a lot of my career wondering where I fit in. Too country, too rock. I thank you guys for giving me somewhere to hang my hat tonight,” he said during his acceptance speech. Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Hunter Hayes
The new-artist-of-the-year winner told CMT during the red carpet pre-show that touring with Carrie Underwood has been a great experience. “She’s awesome. It’s a comfortable tour. Her fans are really welcoming.” Chris Pizzello Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Jake Owen
The singer joked with CMT on the red carpet that he hoped his wife Lacey could make it through the show without going into labor. Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Jana Kramer
The former One Tree Hill actress-turned-country singer showed up in a slinky Anthony Franco couture gown and Swarovski’s jet crystal “Intervalle” bangle. She told CMT that her newfound success via her hit single Why Ya Wanna has been amazing. “It’s been, like literally, the best year of my life,” she said. “I’ve definitely been gone all summer and all winter, but it’s what I love to do.” Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Jason Aldean
Up for three awards – entertainer of the year, male vocalist of the year and single of the year – Aldean hit the red carpet with his wife Jessica, who looked pretty in a strapless gold gown. Taylor Hill, WireImage

Keith UrbanThe Aussie singer, who was up for male vocalist of the year, walked the carpet without his statuesque wife Nicole Kidman, who’s filming in France. He told CMT that he has a great defense against the recent bickering between his fellow American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. “I can say having a household (with a) four-year-old (daughter Sunday Rose) prepared me,” he joked. “We’ve been having a lot of fun on the show, and I’m really looking forward to people seeing it.”McBride, who knows how to flaunt her figure, looked fab in a shimmery, gathered halter-style gown.Keith Urban arrives for the CMA Awards. Taylor Hill, WireImage

Kellie Pickler
The American Idol alum buzzed her hair off in September in support of a friend with cancer and told CMT that everyone in her family wants to rub her sister’s pregnant belly and her fuzzy head. Pickler’s short hair was striking against her ice blue Pamella Roland gown that featured a beaded bodice and satin chiffon skirt. Tacori jewels completed the look. Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Martina McBrideMcBride, who knows how to flaunt her figure, looked fab in a shimmery, gathered halter-style gown. Robert Deutsch USAT

Reba McEntire“Took me about 10 minutes, but we finally decided on blue,” she said of her sparkling dress on the red carpet. McEntire stars in a new TV show, Malibu Country, which premieres Friday. Jason Kempin, Getty Images

Scotty McCreery“I think I got 10 more days of class before finals start. I’m on the road doing my thing, then back home to study,” he told CMT during the red carpet show. Jason Kempin, Getty Images